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Vegan Instant Pot Lentils (Smoky and Savory!)

How to make lentils in the instant pot for a smoky savory recipe! These smoky lentils are vegan, so full of flavor, so delicious and high in protein. They are perfect over pasta, potatoes and served alongside veggies! SMOKY VEGAN INSTANT POT LENTILS I’m back with another vegan instant pot recipe, due to high demand….

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Vegan Kale Salad with Almond Butter Dressing

An incredibly healthy, easy and delicious Vegan Kale Salad with protein rich white beans, that are high in fiber and plant-based protein. The Oil-free Almond Butter Dressing is lick-the-bowl delicious! VEGAN KALE SALAD Packed with healthy plant protein, fiber, healthy carbs, this Vegan Kale Salad with white beans is so satisfying. It is made with…

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Best Vegan 7 Layer Dip

The absolute Best Vegan 7 Layer Dip featuring my popular crowd-pleasing best vegan queso, homemade easy refried bean dip, chunky salsa, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions and black olives! Easy to make and so delicious! VEGAN 7 LAYER DIP Growing up, one of my mom’s favorite dishes that she made was her incredible 7 layer dip!…

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Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup

This is the easiest best Vegan Red Lentil Curry Soup for when you are feeling lazy or in a hurry for a quick meal, but still want something full of flavor, healthy and homemade. This soup is SO easy and incredibly quick to make. It is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and high in protein!  VEGAN…

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Vegan Pumpkin Chipotle Chili with lemon cream

Vegan Pumpkin Chili (Oil-free!)

This Easy Vegan Pumpkin Chili is 1 pot, ready in 30 minutes, oil-free and meatless. It is so hearty with seasonal pumpkin for body and creaminess that is accented with spicy, smoky chipotle peppers for a warming, full-on flavored meal.  VEGAN CHIPOTLE CHILI There is no turning back, pumpkin is looking at you from every…

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Vegan Chickpea Curry (Oil-free!)

This Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry is oil-free and SO quick! Made in 1 pan with chickpeas, zucchini and bell pepper is so creamy and ready in about 30 minutes. Makes for a fast and easy dinner! Made with a homemade curry spice blend. It is so delicious and healthy! VEGAN CHICKPEA CURRY I love curries…

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Vegan Red Lentil Spinach Soup

This is the perfect Vegan Red Lentil Spinach Soup for when you are feeling lazy or pressed for time, but still want something healthy, hearty and filling! This soup is SO easy and fast to make and very delicious, using plant-based ingredients. It is vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free and high in protein!  *This post was…

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Sweet Potato Chickpea BBQ Wraps

These Sweet Potato Chickpea BBQ Wraps are loaded with wholesome whole foods,  plant-based protein, healthy carbs and amazing flavor! The homemade BBQ sauce, spicy poblano peppers and sweet potatoes are the perfect veggies alongside the chickpeas. So much flavor and texture for a delicious lunch or dinner! SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA BBQ WRAPS I pretty much…

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Hearty Vegan Chili (Oil-free)

This Hearty Vegan Chili is hearty, meaty, healthy, full of protein and is oil-free and low-fat! It has chewy buckwheat, red kidney beans and chickpeas for the ultimate texture and lots of spice for a great depth of flavor. Served with Lemon Cream Sauce and chopped poblano peppers for the perfect vegan chili ever! HEARTY…

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Easy Vegan Breakfast Burritos with Salsa on white plate

Vegan Breakfast Burritos with Salsa

These Easy Vegan Breakfast Burritos are a nice twist to traditional breakfast. Loaded with spices and Mexican flavors and textures, these hearty protein-packed burritos will become a family favorite! They are healthy, plant-based and oil-free! EASY VEGAN BREAKFAST BURRITOS One of my favorite breakfasts that my husband and I used to eat was burritos. Of…

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I'm Brandi, creator of this vegan blog and cookbook author of The Vegan 8 Cookbook. The majority of my recipes focus on 8 ingredients or less, not counting salt, pepper or water. I'm an expert on oil-free cooking and baking! We went vegan to help control my husband's debilitating gout. Our lives and health improved dramatically. While my husband still has some challenges, his health is much better than when we were eating animal products! I create delicious vegan comfort food in a healthier way. read more →

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